I consulted the manual. I have the settings on auto restart. I wanted to test the machine on cutting 1-1/2" plate, so I made sure to get the recommended 1.5mm nozzles. I ordered them from Everlast. The problem is the cut speed to cut even 1-1/4" plate is too fast to let the arc get through the plate. So when you slow down to get through, the arc stops. So it basically won't cut 1-1/4" plate or larger.

Is this normal or is the machine not right? This isn't my first plasma cutter, just my first Everlast plasma.